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We continue our June focus on our children by discussing how to cover their future in prayer, speaking life into their purpose even when they can't see it themselves.
• Referring to Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" - as foundation for understanding our children's divine purpose
• Warning against dampening children's spirits by projecting our own limitations onto them
• Encouraging flexibility as children grow and change their aspirations over time
• Emphasizing the importance of having conversations that affirm their value and purpose
• Supporting children's evolving dreams rather than insisting they stick with earlier interests
• Modeling healthy responses to life's challenges since children observe how we handle difficulties
• Being careful not to make conversations about children's futures about our own expectations
• Seeking healing if we never received affirmation ourselves so we don't repeat patterns
• Finding balance between encouragement and over-promising
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Chapters
1. June Focus on Children (00:00:00)
2. Covering Their Future in Prayer (00:05:17)
3. Supporting Shifting Dreams (00:09:33)
4. Speaking Value and Purpose (00:14:12)
5. Prayer and Final Encouragement (00:17:47)
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